A self-described lifelong, flashlight-under-the-covers type reader, Black Rock Books co-owner Meg Flynn started dreaming up the idea of a bookshop soon after moving to the neighborhood. “Pretty early on, I joked that all Black Rock would need is an independent bookstore, and then it would truly be perfect.” After meeting fellow mom Emily Welch, the two decided to join forces. With their mutual love of the area, they wanted to spotlight its singular noteworthiness.
“Ideas started forming in my head about a community space that would offer events that help bring people together in an interesting and engaging way. When Meg mentioned that we needed a bookstore here in Black Rock, I jumped at the chance to get involved and make it a reality,” says Emily.
The well-curated and thoughtfully considered cozy shop is expertly stocked. “We may not have every title but I think you’ll be surprised by how much we have packed into a small space. Plus, we are always happy to order what you’re looking for,” offers Meg. The value they hoped to add to the neighborhood is just as important as the books on hand. At a recent event, that unique sense of community was echoed in the crowd of parents and children there for storytime, but clearly, the shop was a routine weekend stop. Black Rock Books hosts a variety of fun events, drawing neighbors and nearby residents to their poetry nights, workshops, and author talks. But mostly, you’ll see friends meeting friends.
Meg and Emily’s dream of bringing people together is now a reality. Black Rock Books has become, as they call it - a “third space” – somewhere for people to spend time that is not home or work, where they can connect with other readers and neighbors. In this special community, Black Rock Books is making magic.
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Black Rock Books
3030 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, Connecticut 06605
(203) 572-1110
blackrockbooks.com @blackrockbooksct